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Research and Markets: United States Proton Therapy Report 2013-2017
[February 27, 2014]

Research and Markets: United States Proton Therapy Report 2013-2017


DUBLIN --(Business Wire)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hgt5xl/us_proton_therapy) has announced the addition of the "United States Proton Therapy Report 2013-2017" report to their offering.

The United States will be home to almost 27 such centers by 2017, a number, which is almost double the current figure. Consequentially, the market will breach the Billion dollar mark to attain revenue of US$ 1.17 Billion by 2017. The following 65 page report provides an insight into the cancer demographics of US and the various possible causes for a high incidence there. The document covers the historical trend (2008-2013) of cancer incidences, deaths and prevalence along with state-wide and site-wide cancer incidences in the country.



It describes the various types of radiation therapies, which can be used to treat cancer, as well as their disadvantages. Special attention has been given on proton therapy and its benefits that make it stand out amidst the conventional treatment options. The study dedicates a complete chapter on the various components of any proton therapy center and covers issues related to accelerators, delivery, transportation, planning and positioning systems to human resources required to setup a center.

As for the market, the report provides the state-wide distribution of proton therapy centers in USA. A thorough analysis has been done on the existing and upcoming proton therapy centers to measure the market size and its future condition. The report further provides the state-wise statistics of potential patients for proton therapy and the latter's current market penetration. This is then followed by a section dedicated to market opportunity assessment which would help service providers and vendors to extract benefits from the largely untapped but lucrative market.


Key Topics Covered:

1. Analyst View

2. Research Methodology

3. US Cancer Demographics

4. Current Radiation Therapies

5. Components of a Standard Proton Therapy Center

6. US Proton Therapy Market Outlook to 2017

7. Reimbursement Scenario

8. Industry Drivers and Restraints

9. Competitive Landscape and Strategic Analysis

- Hitachi (News - Alert)

- IBA

- Mevion Medical Systems

- Varian

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hgt5xl/us_proton_therapy


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